Coaches in Illinois are required by state law to remove from a game or practice any athlete suspected of suffering a concussion. But responding quickly after a hard hit isn't enough for a former football player from the Chicago area who now advocates nationwide to prevent injury to still-developing brains.

President Obama has called on House Speaker John Boehner to call a vote on a so-called “clean” continuing resolution to end the partial government shutdown. But Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) says he IS supporting “clean” resolutions, by voting for individual appropriations bills.